Sutter Health Tackles Physician Burnout with Innovative Well-Being Initiatives
AMA
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Sutter Health has launched several initiatives to address physician burnout, which escalated during 2021 and 2022. The health system formed a comprehensive well-being committee, supported by local groups in its 22 hospitals, to implement strategies such as teaching EHR shortcuts and developing a peer support program. These efforts resulted in a decrease in burnout from 33.9% in 2022 to 29.3% in 2023, while also increasing the sense of value among physicians. Key improvements included better cafeteria food, upgraded facilities, and reduced administrative tasks, all aimed at enhancing workplace conditions and addressing staffing shortages.
